Can I obtain permanent residency after illegally re-entering the United States?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader, wife of a U.S. citizen who has illegally re-entered the country. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I answer her questions in a general way. Please consult with an attorney ... Read more

What is the effect of getting married during an immigration process?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who married after being petitioned by his mother. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

If you have been scammed, do not be afraid to report notaries and fake lawyers.

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain why you should report people who defraud immigrants as soon as possible without fear. This is the column: Unscrupulous people continue to prey on immigrants who need to fix their legal status in the United States, defrauding them and putting their status in the country at risk. Three ... Read more

Visa Bulletin April 2018

Updated information for the April 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the dates for filing applications through the consular channel and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

Visa Bulletin March 2018

Updated information for the March 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

Watch my next Facebook Live for La Prensa Gráfica

Folks, check out my next Facebook Live for La Prensa Grafica de El Salvador this Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. PT, 3:00 p.m. CT and 4:00 p.m. ET. The cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA, the detention of undocumented immigrants in ICE operations over the course of this year, and ... Read more

Visa Bulletin January 2018

Updated information for the January 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

Visa Bulletin December 2017

Updated information for the December 2017 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

If I have TPS, is there a way to obtain permanent residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who has TPS and wants to obtain permanent residency. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney for more information ... Read more

Visa Bulletin November 2017

Updated information for the November 2017 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

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